India’s Cotton Output Seen Falling 14% in 2026-27 as Acreage Shrinks and Drought Bites
India’s cotton output is projected to fall 14% in the 2026-27 season as lower planted area and drought conditions weigh on the crop, according to a trade body outlook. The forecast points to a tighter balance sheet even as domestic consumption is expected to remain flat at 365 lakh bales, with both exports and imports seen declining from last year.
